Rubber trim

Anybody know how to remove/prevent the mildew(?) on the window trim?

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Wash your truck once a year or more.

 

What does your brake light say?

 

I get that on the trim of my truck too, 303 spray seems to help keep it nice for awhile.

 

TacomaBeast, missing the vwls

 

I use 303 Marine Aerospace Protectant

 

Ew

 

I support morons.

 

Prevent, wash more often, don’t park close to trees / vegetation, use a rubber cleaner like 303.
Remove, use a rubber cleaner, although other tricks like distilled white vinegar will work.

 

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I wash my truck regularly and still have the same issue. Any more smartass suggestions?

 

Go somewhere less moist

 

Park inside and not outside makes a big difference, wash often, use protectant. At the point this vehicle is at it doesn't matter now

 

I tried all the different chemical cleaners and none of them worked. Then I wet sanded with 2000 grit sand paper and it came out great. Just do it lightly and then use your favorite sealer to protect it. I'm very happy with how mine came out and mine might have been worse than yours. Here is a pic from yesterday. Even though it's not the best you can see that the crud is gone. Wet sanding is the only thing I found that got the crap off. Best of luck.

 

Dry it after you wash it.

 

Move to Aridzona. Problem solved.

 

The 1st pic wasn't a good representation of the condition so here's another. The color can be removed pretty easily, but the texture that is etched into the rubber is not. My gen 2 Taco had the same problem so it must be pretty common. I think oneikr may have it nailed. I experimented with scotch-brite on my gen 2 and it helped. I think I will try the wet sanding. Can't really go wrong, there is no "finish" or coating to worry about, just solid rubber. Just treat it like metal or wood.

 

Tape off around the trim and keep it wet when sanding. You will be amazed at how clean it comes. Then keep it protected and it will look like new. Best of luck and let everyone know how it turns out. I wasted a lot of time trying to clean it with no luck and wish I had found a thread on it before I did.